“Life is full of ups and downs, good and bad, but it wouldn’t be fun any other way.” Living his life by this optimistic philosophy, Gary McCord persisted through years of mediocrity before finding great success in many aspects of the world of golf. An outstanding player, announcer, instructor, author, speaker, and even actor, Gary McCord has become a golf celebrity.
Just a Range Ball in a Box of Titleists
In his 20-plus years as a touring pro, CBS golf commentator Gary McCord may never have won a tournament, but all those hours on the course obviously honed his skills as a raconteur. His speech, filled with pithy observations of his fellow pros, is funny and self-effacing, enjoyable from tee to green.
Gary McCord is well known for
enduring 23 years and 422 tournaments on the PGA Tour without nabbing
a single victory. A man of good humor, he boasted a “NO WINS” license
plate for years to poke fun at his own less-than-glamorous career as
a professional golfer.
“Trapped in the headlights
of bankruptcy,” as he liked to describe it, Mr. McCord pursued other
avenues of golf, and found himself launched into the world of broadcasting.
He scored big when a CBS executive tossed him a headset and asked him
to do commentary – giving him only 15 minutes to prepare. A friend
of failure, Mr. McCord jumped in with no fear and impressed CBS with
his performance. Eighteen years later, he is still providing colorful
commentary for CBS. Fans and critics alike praise him for his knowledgeable
perspective, refreshing humor, and sometimes irreverent wit towards
a game that is known for taking itself too seriously.
